The Technics AZ100 wireless earbuds just received one of the Cyber Monday sales to beat from Amazon, falling by $77 to a price of $222.99, a 26% savings that also means our top-rated buds for sound stay at the top spot in an already oversaturated market.
In testing, the AZ100s have proved their mettle with natural tonal balance, low distortion, and immersive spatial attributes to match more costly flagship models.
If you’ve been holding out for a high-quality set that emphasizes fidelity but doesn’t sacrifice comfort or noise canceling, this is the rarity of a deal that offers class-leading audio along with substantial savings.
What Makes These Earbuds Stand Out in a Crowded Market
Technics, the high-end audio arm of Panasonic, fitted the AZ100 with magnetic fluid driver technology to reduce distortion and bring control to the bass while letting mids and treble shine clearly through. The result is stellar clarity: vocals are pushed forward without a hint of sibilance, cymbals open up without veering into glaring territory, and bass notes land with clear definition rather than an unnecessarily bloated boom. In side-by-side listening comparisons against Sony’s WF-1000XM5 and Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, the AZ100 consistently provided a more coherent stereo image and better microdetail retrieval on acoustic fare and jazz.
Comfort is another quiet win. The AZ100s are 10% smaller and 16% lighter than the Technics EAH-AZ80 that preceded them and you can feel it during longer sessions. The lighter shells contribute to better seal stability, enhancing not only passive isolation but also the drivers working as they were tuned. We work on small design decisions too — such as nozzle angle and tip selection — so you spend less time refitting and more time listening to your music.
Sound Quality and Active Noise Cancellation Performance
Straight out of the box the AZ100s have a balanced, audiophile-leaning curve that avoids any uselessly V-shaped dynamics, which can plague consumer earbuds. Dynamic swings come effortlessly, and there’s plenty of headroom to handle complex tracks. For those who prefer to tinker, the earbuds use a responsive EQ in the Technics Audio Connect app that doesn’t smear transients or cave in the soundstage.
Active noise cancellation is robust and artificial, with effective low-frequency attenuation of transit hum and HVAC noise without the pressure feeling often induced by some systems. Though Bose generally remains the champ in terms of maximum ANC depth according to most lab comparisons, the AZ100’s marriage of ANC and head-tracking spatial processing does give you a more convincing sense of place when you’re listening to Dolby Atmos or other immersive mixes. The head tracking continues fastening the virtual soundstage to your head as you move, minimizing localization errors and listener fatigue.
Battery life is reliable: up to 10 hours from the buds and up to 28 hours with the case. In our testing, the earbuds lived up to their 10-hour claim in continuous playback at 50% volume, a figure that generally seems to hold up for this class when lab testers like RTINGS weigh in.
The Cyber Monday Deal and How It Compares on Price
Priced at $222.99, the AZ100 is cheaper than many of its premium rivals but it’s not asking you to make a sound compromise. For context, Sony’s WF-1000XM5 frequently falls to about $248 during holiday sales, while Apple’s AirPods Pro can often be found in the $189–$199 range. If call quality and deep Apple integration are your goals, the AirPods Pro continue to impress; if true sound and natural tonality are what you’re after, especially at their current price point — it would be hard not to recommend the AZ100 over them.
As always with big retail events, prices bounce around and stock is limited. If you see $222.99 in your cart, that’s the $77 off we are seeing today. Ensure that you’re buying direct from Amazon (or a trusty reseller) and check the return window for the ability to test fit and seal at home.
Who the AZ100 Earbuds Are Best For and Everyday Uses
These earbuds are made in the style of listeners who value recording detail, staging, and long-term comfort. Commuters will love the well-judged ANC that takes out low-end rumble without adding hiss, while remote workers will dig the secure but comfortable fit over hours of meetings and music breaks. Those with small ears, in particular, will appreciate the smaller dimensions and lack of weight versus the AZ80.
For anyone streaming a lot of spatial content — such as film scores, live albums, or immersive podcasts — the AZ100’s head-tracking implementation provides an additional, faint but palpable touch of realism that many competitors are still treating as a mere feature box-ticking exercise.
Bottom Line: Why This Cyber Monday Price Is Worth It
The Technics AZ100s are the most impressive earbuds we’ve tested this season, combining reference-grade tuning with clever ANC and intelligent ergonomics. And now, with a 26% price slash to $222.99 in Amazon’s Cyber Monday sale, they bring flagship sound quality at mid-tier prices. If you’re looking for audio fidelity and all-day comfort in the one deal, this is one to grab before it’s outta here.
